Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center
National City, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055964) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 4 totaling $297,367
Phone: (619) 791-7700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.3%, and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
CMS records show Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $297,367.00, with 0 payment denials; the facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in National City, California, first approved for certification on August 30, 1968. The facility is certified for 104 beds and has an average daily census of 87.9 residents. It operates as a for-profit facility under a Limited Liability Company ownership structure and is part of the Generations Healthcare chain, which includes 27 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.1 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Friendship Manor holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.21 hours per resident per day, with 0.63 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties: CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $297,367.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record. This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon flag, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare, most recent available data snapshot.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Friendship Manor has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.21 hours per resident per day, with 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 33.3%; CMS rates staffing at 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $297,367.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 104 beds with an average daily census of 87.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC that is part of the Generations Healthcare chain, which includes 27 facilities averaging a 4.1-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 30, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite rating; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided doesn't specify service types; contact the facility at 619-791-7700 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 619-791-7700 to arrange a visit and review its inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055964?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.